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entertainment7 months ago

Loretta Swit, 'M*A*S*H' Star and Emmy Winner, Dies at 87

Loretta Swit, beloved 'M*A*S*H' actress known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan, has passed away at 87. She was praised by co-stars Alan Alda and Jamie Farr for her talent, dedication, and close friendship, and was also recognized for her lifelong commitment to animal rights and activism. Swit's legacy as a talented actress and compassionate advocate is celebrated by her colleagues and fans alike.

entertainment2 years ago

Alan Alda's 'M-A-S-H' Memorabilia Fetches $125,000 at Auction, Benefiting Charity

Combat boots and dog tags worn by Alan Alda as he portrayed Hawkeye on the TV series "M-A-S-H" were sold at auction for $125,000. Alda decided to sell the items to raise money for his center dedicated to helping scientists and doctors communicate better. The money raised will go to the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.

entertainment2 years ago

'M*A*S*H' Actress Judy Farrell Passes Away at 84

Judy Farrell, best known for her role as Nurse Able on the TV series "M*A*S*H," died at the age of 84. The cast of the iconic show, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, remained close throughout the years. Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, said Farrell was "family." The show ran for 11 seasons and 256 episodes before wrapping up with the TV movie finale, "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," which drew in over 100 million viewers and remained the most-watched television program in American history for 27 years.

entertainment2 years ago

'M*A*S*H' Actress Judy Farrell Dies at 84

Actress Judy Farrell, known for her role as Nurse Able in the TV show "M*A*S*H," has died at the age of 84 following a stroke. Farrell appeared in eight episodes of the show, which ran from 1972 to 1983. She also appeared in several other TV shows and films, including "Get Smart," "The Partridge Family," and "Chapter Two." Farrell was married to her "M*A*S*H" co-star Mike Farrell from 1963 to 1983 and is survived by her second husband, Joe Bratcher, and her two children with Mike.

entertainment2 years ago

M*A*S*H Actress Judy Farrell Dies at 84.

Hollywood actress Judy Farrell, best known for her role as Nurse Able in the long-running TV series MASH, has died at the age of 84 after suffering from a massive stroke. She also appeared in other popular TV shows such as Get Smart and The Partridge Family. Farrell was married to her MASH co-star Mike Farrell from 1963 until 1983. She passed away in the hospital with her loved ones around her.